Surf coach accused of indecent treatment of children hit with more charges

Tweet Facebook Mail A Queensland surf coach accused of indecent treatment of two children has been hit more than a dozen additional charges. Connor Lyons, 26, from Peregian Springs, was charged with 12 counts of indecent treatment of children and three counts of wilful exposure on Monday. The offences were allegedly committed in Broadbeach, Coolum Beach, Yaroomba and the greater Noosa area since August last year.

READ MORE: Close to 150 Australian citizens return home from Vanuatu after powerful earthquake Surf Coach Connor Lyons, 26, has been charged with indecent treatment of children. (Supplied) Police this week identified an alleged two additional victims amid ongoing investigations. A search warrant was then carried out at a Gympie property yesterday, which led to another 14 charges being laid.



The 26-year-old has been charged with making child exploitation material, using a carriage service to access child abuse material, grooming children under 16, possessing child exploitation material and damaging evidence with intent. He is due to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court today. Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800.

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